CVE-2025-46541 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-46541: WordPress WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin <= 4.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Elrata_
Product WP-reCAPTCHA-bp
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 24, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in elrata_ WP-reCAPTCHA-bp wp-recaptcha-bp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-reCAPTCHA-bp: from n/a through <= 4.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-reCAPTCHA-bp versions 4.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires an admin to visit a crafted page or link. Successful exploitation can compromise site integrity and expose visitor data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in admin browsers and affects site visitors.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or site content modified without their knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be an authenticated administrator; victim admin must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 24, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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